‘green’ Archives
FREE Webinar “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”
Qualified Remodeler magazine is sponsoring a FREE Webinar on “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”. Learn more and register here. Details from [...]
Lowe’s offers 10% Off Appliances
Lowe's is offering 10% Off ENERGY STAR Major Appliances. See Lowes.com Offer valid from 1/13/2010 – 01/18/2010
New Info on Cash for Caulkers
New information on the proposed 'Cash for Caulkers' program. Cash for Caulkers could seal $12,000 a home Under President's proposal, homeowners would be reimbursed for energy-efficient appliances [...]
Only 6 weeks left to get $1500 Federal Tax Credit and Save Energy in Your home
Only 6 weeks remain to take advantage of the up to $1,500 in Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements I wrote about this earlier this year but feel it bears repeating. Get federal tax [...]
Home Energy Efficiency Article
I thought this was a decent article from the Wall Street Journal. It highlights some of the things every homeowner can do to be more energy efficient at home. Insulation and plugging holes in the [...]
Durham Saves Water Offers $100 Rebate Incentive
The City of Durham North Carolina is offering residents $100 rebate incentive if they replace toilets with efficient ones. Info below from the city website www.durhamnc.gov Durham's Toilet Rebate [...]
Solar Panel Not Required
Solar Panel Not Required! Up to $1,500 in Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements The Stimulus bill signed last week improves the tax credits you may receive for energy efficient home [...]
Read this before remodeling — great read
I thought this was a great read from the Wall Street Journal, Read This Before You Remodel. It makes some great points and forces anyone considering a renovation project to really examine if they [...]
Save On Your Hot Water Bill!
Getting Into Hot Water! I observe a lot of homes each and every year for estimates and doing actual home improvement projects. One thing I notice is how few homeowners take advantage of a small [...]
Rain Barrel Winterization
Rain Barrel Winterization As I visit homes in my area, I am seeing more and more rain water collection systems (ie rain barrels) each year. The rain barrel is a great water conservation method and [...]
